MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING SAW BLADE
WARNING
○ To prevent an accident or personal injury, always turn
off the trigger switch and disconnect the power plug
from the receptacle before removing or installing a
blade.
If cutting work is done in a state where the bolt is not
suffi ciently tightened, the bolt can get loose, the blade
can come off , and the lower guard can get damaged,
resulting in injuries.
Also, check that the bolts are properly tightened before
plugging the power plug into the receptacle.
○ If the bolts are attached or detached using tools other
than the 10 mm box wrench (standard accessory),
excessive or improperly tightening occurs, resulting in
injury.
1. Mounting the saw blade (Fig. 23, Fig. 24, Fig. 25
and Fig. 26)
(1) Rotate the lower guard (plastic) to the top position.
(2) Use the driver to loosen the 4 mm screw fastening the
spindle cover and then remove the spindle cover.
(3) Press in spindle lock and loosen bolt with 10 mm box
wrench (standard accessory).
Since the bolt is left-hand threaded, loosen by turning it
to the right as show in Fig. 25.
NOTE
If the spindle lock cannot be easily pressed in to lock the
spindle, turn the bolt with 10 mm box wrench (standard
accessory) while applying pressure on the spindle lock.
The saw blade spindle is locked when the spindle lock
is pressed inward.
(4) Remove the bolt and washer (D).
(5) Lift the lower guard and mount the saw blade.
WARNING
When mounting the saw blade, confi rm that the rotation
indicator mark on the saw blade and the rotation
direction of the gear case(see Fig. 1)are properly
matched.
(6) Thoroughly clean washer (D) and the bolt, and install
them onto the saw blade spindle.
(7) Press in the spindle lock and tighten the bolt by turning
it to the left by standard accessories wrench(10 mm box
wrench) as indicated in Fig. 25.
CAUTION
○ Confi rm that the spindle lock has returned to the retract
position after installing or removing the saw blade.
○ Tighten the bolt so it does not come loose during
operation.
○ Confi rm that the bolt has been properly tightened
before the power tool is started.
2. Dismounting the saw blade
Dismount the saw blade by reversing the mounting
procedures described in paragraph 1 above.
The saw blade can easily be removed after lifting the
lower guard.
CAUTION
Never
attempt
to
235 mm – 255 mm in diameter.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
To avoid an accident or personal injury, always confi rm
the trigger switch is turned OFF and that the power plug
has been disconnected from the receptacle before
performing any maintenance or inspection of this tool.
1. Inspecting the saw blade
Always replace the saw blade immediately upon the
fi rst sign of deterioration or damage.
install
saw
blades
except
A damaged saw blade can cause personal injury and
a worn saw blade can cause ineff ective operation and
possible overload to the motor.
CAUTION
Never use a dull saw blade. When a saw blade is dull,
its resistance to the hand pressure applied by the tool
handle tends to increase, making it unsafe to operate
the power tool.
2. Inspecting the lever (Fig. 27and Fig. 28)
If the M6 hexagonal head bolts (2) are loose, align the
sides of the fence and saw blade with the steel square.
After adjusting the saw blade and fence to a ninety-
degree angle, tighten the lever securing hexagonal
head bolts (2).
3. Inspecting the carbon brushes
For your continued safety and electrical shock
protection, carbon brush inspection and replacement
on this tool should ONLY be performed by a Hitachi
Authorized Service Center.
4. Replacing supply cord
If the supply cord of Tool is damaged, the Tool must be
returned to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for the
cord to be replaced.
5. About Handling the Motor (see Fig. 1)
Winding of the motor is said to be the heart of this tool.
Exercise utmost caution not to damage the winding by
exposing it to wash oil or water.
NOTE
Accumulation of dust and the like inside the motor can
result in a malfunction.
After using the motor for 50 hours or so, carry out no-
load running, and blow in the dry air from a wind hole at
the motor's rear. Such action is eff ective to discharge
dust and the like.
6. Inspecting the screws
Regularly inspect each component of the power tool for
looseness.
Re-tighten screws on any loose part.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury, never operate the power tool
if any components are loose.
7. Inspecting the lower guard for proper operation
Before each use of the tool, test the lower guard (see
Fig. 1) to assure that it is in good condition and that it
moves smoothly.
Never use the tool unless the lower guard operates
properly and it is in good mechanical condition.
8. Storage
After operation of the tool has been completed, check
that the following has been performed:
(1) Trigger switch is in OFF position,
(2) Power plug has been removed from the receptacle,
When the tool is not in use, keep it stored in a dry place
out of the reach of children.
9. Lubrication
Lubricate the following sliding surfaces once a month
to keep the power tool in good operating condition for a
long time (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
Use of machine oil is recommended.
Oil supply points:
* Rotary portion of hinge
* Rotary portion of vise assembly
10. Cleaning
Periodically remove chips, dust and other waste
material from the surface of the power tool, especially
from the inside of the lower guard with a damp, soapy
cloth. To avoid a malfunction of the motor, protect it from
contact with oil or water.
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